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From capstone to byline: Senior thesis by Olivia Sippel ’24 opens doors to real-world reporting

From capstone to byline: Senior thesis by Olivia Sippel ’24 opens doors to real-world reporting
After enrolling in SUNY New Paltz as a transfer student from Brooklyn, New York, Olivia Sippel ’24 (Journalism) built an extensive portfolio in campus media, from podcasting to print news.

SUNY New Paltz scholars recognized at 2025 Honors Program graduation ceremony

Exemplary SUNY New Paltz scholars recognized at 2025 Honors Program graduation ceremony
The SUNY New Paltz Honors Program held its annual graduation ceremony and reception on May 18 in recognition of the high-caliber talent and work ethic of the newest program alumni. 

Angelina Somma named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz’s Class of 2025

Angelina Somma named Valedictorian of SUNY New Paltz's Class of 2025
As the descendant of a family of teachers, Angelina Somma '24 (Adolescent Education: Social Studies) '26g (Literacy Education) knew she wanted to follow in their footsteps from a young age, and she knew SUNY New Paltz was the place to help her reach that goal.

 

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2021 Scholarship Recipients

Sophia Acquisto

Major: Early Childhood Education Education (History)

Minor: Deaf Studies

About Internship Experience: "I participated in the SUNY New Paltz's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program for the creation of my educational history app. I also interned for the Library of Congress' John W. Kluge Center to virtually assist a scholar with historical research. Interning for one of the country's oldest federal institutions significantly developed my skills as a history educator and digitial researcher. Combined with my experiences from SURE, I gained a greater appreciation for the value of integrating technology into learning. Subsequently, I decided that I would like to pursue a master's degree in instructional technology after graduating from New Paltz. I am immensely grateful to SUNY New Paltz's Honors Program for encouraging me to take the opportunity to learn outside of the traditional classroom setting, network with leaders of the fields I am interested in, and develop academic and professional skills to take with me after graduation."